Journalism

BA (Hons) Journalism
Mode: full-time

This course is taught by a dedicated team of professionals with print, broadcast and academic expertise.

You will work with the latest technology in a news room that is equipped with Apple Macs and Press Association news feeds, as well as in television and radio studios and edit suites.

To develop cross-industry editorial and production skills, you will also study magazine and book publishing and radio journalism.

This course has a real focus on practical, industry-relevant journalism.

During your studies you gain experience of the editorial and production skills which journalists need in today's world - multimedia skills which give you the chance to experience radio, video, photography, print and online journalism.

To enable you to develop cross-industry editorial and production skills you will also study magazine and book publishing and radio journalism.

Areas of study include:

• Reporting and writing
• Sub-editing, layout and design
• Shorthand
• Specialist and Feature Writing
• Law for Journalists

Why choose this course?

• Experience journalism in-house and through external work experience
• Staff have experience in local, regional, national and international journalism
• Rated sixth in the UK for Journalism in the 2008 National Student Survey
• Opportunity not just to learn about journalism, but to experience it too
• Teaching staff all have previous and/or continuing experience in local, regional, national and international journalism
• Close links with industry with regular visits from high-profile speakers, practising editors and journalists
• Opportunity to be involved in press conferences, producing newspapers and online magazines, TV and radio reports
• An insight into current practice and future developments
• Practical multi-media journalism
• Gives experience of editorial and production skills for print and broadcast journalism
• Final stage may be devoted to a project or portfolio, building expertise and job contacts

Career Opportunities

Positions in newspapers, magazines, broadcasting and publishing and press officer roles.

Recommended reading

Newspapers and magazines in print and online

Special entry requirements

You are expected to have a strong interest in current affairs, a good command of the English language and an enthusiasm for reading books, newspapers and magazines.

You will be invited for an interview.